--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I accept all portrait request in this thread. Please read the rules before you request:1. One portrait request a reply, at a time

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... and don't ask for another before I finished the last of yours.Please pick only the most important characters or featured units in your campaign. It will be your turn once every others' are finished. Chances should be everyone's.

2. Don't throw your campaign or writing thread at me

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Even though I accept whatever comes to me, I am not part of your project crew. I am here to challenge me myself as well as pay back to the community.Just describe what you want, follow the format below, and I do my best, simple as that.

3. No guarantee.

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I see everyone's request as challenges of my skill and inspiration, but I have my limit.When I decide I can not make a request satisfying, I will post my last attempt of it, and that's it.If it's really important to you, put that in your next request so I know it's really important to you and maybe the next time I revisit I already acquired the skill I need for it, who knows.

5. C&C always welcomed, but only those would help me and the community grow.

...tl;dr, be respectful, be patient, and constructive C&C always welcomed!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Not so rule:I prefer characters who bear human-like appearances. You could request non-human-like characters... but don't expect I come up with something satisfying. You've been warned.Angles, emotions, details, you name it, need to be noticed should be mentioned as detailed as possible, and list them clearly. Still, I might change anything if too complicated, or I don't feel fit.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The format:Please fill the following so I could have a good idea how to do your character a proper portrait. Simply copy and fill:1. Appearance age:2. Biological gender:3. Race trait: 4. Wearings, accessories, and equipment:5. Personal traits:6. Possible reference:7. Misc: (something like emotion, angle, expression, you name it, goes here)I will PM you when it's your turn!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About me:Hi everyone. I am DarkBearLab, an officer by day and an artist(I hope) by night.I started playing this game from a month ago and play every now and then now, and I feel I could do some art for people who need portraits for important characters in their campaigns.My style is anime-ish, so make sure you accept my style first before anythingyou could see my works from belowhttp://darkbearlab.deviantart.com/gallery/60689781/Best-of-the-Labhttps://hallodx.tumblr.com/

small note: I think it would be nice if you posted a shrunken version of the 'thread girl' sketch, instead of the 'full size' one, since it's somewhat annoying to have to scroll to see the whole portrait. The sketch itself looks pretty good, in my opinion, btw, even in it's state of being just a sketch.

btw, it's great to see new artists in the bfw community. Active artists are very rare here.

ForestDragon wrote:small note: I think it would be nice if you posted a shrunken version of the 'thread girl' sketch, instead of the 'full size' one, since it's somewhat annoying to have to scroll to see the whole portrait. The sketch itself looks pretty good, in my opinion, btw, even in it's state of being just a sketch.

btw, it's great to see new artists in the bfw community. Active artists are very rare here.

ForestDragon wrote:small note: I think it would be nice if you posted a shrunken version of the 'thread girl' sketch, instead of the 'full size' one, since it's somewhat annoying to have to scroll to see the whole portrait. The sketch itself looks pretty good, in my opinion, btw, even in it's state of being just a sketch.

btw, it's great to see new artists in the bfw community. Active artists are very rare here.

Well, your portraits might not really feel like fitting in, if they are too anime-ish, drastically decreasing the chances of them being added into mainline. You could make some line sketches for now, but i recommend trying to keep the style as similar as possible to the default style, in order for it to fit in better.

If your intention is to include it with the core units official distribution, it needs to match the official portrait style. But DBL has already stated the intention to use a different style. So, be aware of that when making your request.

You post reminds me that there's a whole season of RWBY I have to catch up on...

I maintain a number of campaigns that have no portraiture which could really do with some. I don't know how well they'd suit your style, but I figure I'll let you be the judge of that, from my perspective beggars can't be choosers and if you'd deign to spend some time on my guys, I'd love to use them.

My priority for portrait art at the moment are the hero units from the Campaign 'Tale of Vaniyera'. I know that none of them are female (which seems to be your MO), but hey, two of them are elves, and that's fairly close, right? If you'd be willing to draw any one of them, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm aware you're rules say 'only post one', but I figure providing you a little more information about their context, even if you end up only drawing one, is probably a useful thing.

Faolan:Faolan is a Thunderblade, one of the greatest warriors of the Sidhe. He is ageless but old, warlike but wise. His sword crackles with the power of the storm.

Vaniyera:Vaniyera is the protagonist. He lurks in the shadows and only comes out when he has trapped his enemy. He burns with hatred. In the future, he too will become a Thunderblade, though of a darker, more powerful form than Faolan.

Optimus:Optimus is the Lavinian (Roman) Emperor. He's essentially Julius Caesar at the height of his powers. Proud, strong, steely eyes, indomitable spirit. He's also the villain attacking the elves in his lust for land.

Cheers in advance, and thanks for the offer. I expect that you'll be swamped!

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Great Mage is a core unit which is just fine sharing the portrait with Arch Mage. It doesn't need a new one, and one that's in a style notably different from the other portraits wouldn't be added anyway.

Glad to see new artists joining, I'm sure you'll get a lot of requests! If you ever feel inspired of drawing a portrait of the Jundi (or advancements), I may use it for the main character of my campaign 'Return from the Abyss' (and it could possibly be useful for the other UMC khalifate campaigns).

ForestDragon wrote:...Well, your portraits might not really feel like fitting in, if they are too anime-ish, drastically decreasing the chances of them being added into mainline. You could make some line sketches for now, but i recommend trying to keep the style as similar as possible to the default style, in order for it to fit in better.

Sapient wrote:

howwitty wrote:Please draw a new portrait for the Great Mage unit.

If your intention is to include it with the core units official distribution, it needs to match the official portrait style. But DBL has already stated the intention to use a different style. So, be aware of that when making your request.

Thanks for answering for me Dev Sapient.I am not intended to make arts for mainline, that's why I launched the thread at Workshop, if I understand the forum rules right.But if anyone feel like it, I could do reworks so people could replace the files, if that is the request.

...hey does that mean even I made Great Mage there's no way to be shown in the game since they are all bind to the same portraits and some are not bind at all?

UnwiseOwl wrote:You post reminds me that there's a whole season of RWBY I have to catch up on...

I skipped some of the episodes and realized I missed nothing! This season is not really good imo.

UnwiseOwl wrote:I maintain a number of campaigns that have no portraiture which could really do with some. I don't know how well they'd suit your style, but I figure I'll let you be the judge of that, from my perspective beggars can't be choosers and if you'd deign to spend some time on my guys, I'd love to use them....I expect that you'll be swamped!

And I expect detailed descriptions like race trait, gender, appearance age, hair style, dressing, accessories... you name the rest, if you would.And please request one at a time. Thanks!

skeptical_troll wrote:Glad to see new artists joining, I'm sure you'll get a lot of requests! If you ever feel inspired of drawing a portrait of the Jundi (or advancements), I may use it for the main character of my campaign 'Return from the Abyss' (and it could possibly be useful for the other UMC khalifate campaigns).

Tell me more about it so I could have a better imagination of the character :3

And I expect detailed descriptions like race trait, gender, appearance age, hair style, dressing, accessories... you name the rest, if you would.And please request one at a time. Thanks!

I shall try to oblige.

Name: Lord FaolanRace: Sidhe. They are reclusive forest elves, like the mainline but a little more dark in tone, greys and blacks instead of greens and brownsTraits: Tall, powerful elvish warrior. He has been a commander for a long time and believes in his abilities.Gender: MaleAppearance: Elvish Lord, tall, fit, slightly touched by electricityAge: Middle-aged, but elves do not get old, so at the peak of physical fitness and physiqueHair: White, Worn long to at least the length of the shoulders.Clothing: Does not wear metal armour. Wears white battle robes with a grey cloak edged in gold thrown over it. May wear a diadem of some kind, headwear that shows rank without being pretentious or impractical, as he is first and foremost a warrior.Equipment: A marvellous ancient blade that arcs with electrical power.Favourite Quote: "Heed my words, Lavinian! It grieves me, but my apprentice and I shall bring this folly to an end here and now. Your people will know the grief of losing their beloved Imperator. Then perhaps Lavinia will understand the Sidhe a little better."